MCU12/0184 & ERA12/0087 Objection R Ritchie

1.0 Introduction
The L&R Traffic Engineering Report (31.07.2014) concludes that the low vehicle intensity
of the poultry operations would have limited impacts on the local road network given its
present volumes and high standard of construction and surface condition, with only
minor works required on Top Forestry Rd.

This conclusion is questionable because of the report's omissions, anomalies and
limitations.

Given the actual road conditions and usage, the haul route roads are unsuitable for the
regular heavy vehicle traffic the poultry operation would generate. The volume, types and
schedules of these vehicles would have significant negative impacts on:
• road condition and function
• road safety
• residents' amenity
• property values.


2.0 TER limitations, anomalies and omissions
2.1 Limitations - the report does not take into consideration:
a) The 7 days survey data is not representative of traffic volumes and road users on Top
Forestry Rd.

b) The 80kph speed limit on Top Forestry Rd, Old Ceylon Rd and the Cooroy-Belli Creek
Rd from NO.129.

c) The vehicle accident history of the haul route roads from Top Forestry Rd to the Bmce
Hwy.

d) Present road condition and usage of the haul route.

e) The route for the shed waste removal trucks.

f) The Qld DTMR recommended 8 metres minimum unsealed road width for
Multi-Combination Vehicle use.

g) The Qld DTMR operational restriction on MCVs from obstructing the path of other
vehicles.

h) Heavy vehicles cause more noise, dust, odour and road damage than other vehicle
types.

i) Impacts on residents living beside the entire haul route.

2.2 Anomalies and omissions
a) The survey cameras were in place March 7-21, but only data from March 12-18 was
used.

b) The survey data does not distinguish between light and heavy truck use on Top
Forestry Rd.

c) People walking along Top Forestry Rd were not surveyed; only those crossing it and
King Parrot Lane.

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